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Powerful performer for the price
Unlocked overclocking multiplier
Works with existing X99 Socket LGA 2011-v3 motherboards
Nearly as powerful as the 10-core Extreme Edition
At a much lower price
Will work with most existing X99 Socket 2011 v3 motherboards (after a BIOS update)
Twice the cores of mainstream parts
Overclocks very well
Not much better than the two
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Comparatively low clock speed
Still quite expensive
Comparatively low clock speed means much cheaper chips will outrun it on some mainstream tasks
Nearly as powerful as the 10-core Extreme Edition, at a much lower price, Will work with most existing X99 Socket 2011 v3 motherboards (after a BIOS update)
Still quite expensive, Comparatively low clock speed means much cheaper chips will outrun it on some mainstream tasks
For content creators and enthusiasts who don't need the absolute best performance, Intel's eight-core Broadwell-E chip makes more sense than the $600-pricier Extreme Edition alternative. But those looking for the best bang for their silicon buck should s...
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Published: 2016-06-03, Author: Ian , review by: anandtech.com
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